WIC breastfeeding peer counselors(o)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services was awarded a $3.73 million Formula Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (CFDA 10.557) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.

The funding will support the provision of breastfeeding peer counselors through North Carolina's WIC program. As outlined in the program description, WIC aims to provide supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and social services to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. The use of peer counselors is likely intended to help promote and support breastfeeding among WIC participants through education and counseling from experienced mothers.